How To Hire A Plumber To Fix Your Home

Have you ever heard the saying that you can save more money by learning how to do something yourself? Well if you are having some problems with your plumbing system, then the last thing you should do is attempt to do the repairs yourself. Of course, the temptation of saving a lot of money is great, but when it comes to plumbing repairs, it is best to leave it to the professionals. Hire a licensed and bonded plumber to keep you from making a big mess and incurring hundreds or even thousands of dollars in damages to your home.

A lot of times when a pipe bursts or your sink is completely blocked, it happens at the most inopportune time. You may like the idea of running out to the store to get some Drano for that drain but how are you going to fix that broken pipe? Also, Drano is not a sure fire fix and it is a very dangerous chemical to have in the home, especially if you have kids and pets. You may be in a rush to get everything squared away, but it is in your best interest to take your time when you hire a plumber.

Make a list of plumbers. You can look in your local yellow pages or go online. Get their phone numbers and give them a call. You are going to interview each one. This will allow you to start effectively screening through all of your prospects and narrow the amount down.

Get their license information. The last thing you want to do is hire a contractor whose license is expired or they never had one to begin with. You can go online to your state's website and verify their license information. You can even go on the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association website to find a qualified plumber in your area. If you have time, you should also check with your state's Better Business Bureau. If there were any complaints against them, they would be there. If you are interested in a particular contractor and you see that there were some complaints lodged against them, see if any of them were resolved and how the contractor responded to them. This will give you a good idea of what kind of work they do and how professional they are. Ask them if they can provide you with a list of references. Verify some of those references.

Ask them about their rates. Rates vary greatly among plumbers. Ask them about their schedule and if they are available to tackle your situation. Get all quotes in writing. Also ask them if they provide a twenty-four/seven service for emergencies. Inquire about all any extra fees as well. Some professionals charge a flat rate and others charge by the hour. There is also a separate fee for house calls and emergencies.

Once you have found the right professional to fix your plumbing problems, you will be thankful that you did not attempt to do it yourself and incur a bigger repair job.